I get it. You pick up a stick, your dog lights up, and you’ve got an easy game on a walk. For years, stick throwing has been sold to us as harmless, natural fun. But the truth is simple. The dangers of throwing sticks for dogs are real, and the injuries can be severe. Vets…
Updated August 2026 A good dog walk does not have to mean walking as far or as fast as possible. Some of the most enriching things you can do on a walk are surprisingly simple: let your dog sniff, vary the route, search for food, practise a useful skill, explore a safe surface or occasionally…
Just like us, your dog’s skin can be sensitive to the elements, especially during the winter. The continuous changes from cold and wet outside to warm and dry inside could leave your four-legged friend with itchy skin, cracked paws and matted fur. But here at Finchley Dog Walker, we’ve got some super skincare tips for…
This article on wet-weather footwear is brought to you by Finchley dog walker and is part of our dog-walking footwear and clothing series. Choosing the Right Footwear for Wet-Weather Dog Walks A practical guide from real walks around Finchley Walking dogs in wet weather is part of the job. There’s no way around it. In…
Weight gain in dogs usually happens gradually. A slightly larger food portion, a few extra treats, less exercise during bad weather or a change in age and mobility may not seem significant on their own. Over several months, however, they can make a noticeable difference. This is not about blaming owners or making dogs look…
Our best friends are a tough bunch on the whole and they never complain, which of course makes it all the more important that we look out for them and there is no more important time to do that than in Winter. Winter as we all know, is the harshest season for everyone, except polar…
Updated July 2026 A dog running through long grass or exploring the edge of a field may not see a strand of barbed wire until it is too late. Then everything can happen very quickly. The dog panics. They pull backwards. The wire catches more tightly. You rush towards them. And a frightening situation can…
Updated August 2026 A dog fight is frightening. Your instinct may be to grab your dog, reach for a collar or physically pull the dogs apart. That instinct can put you in serious danger. There is no guaranteed safe method for an untrained member of the public to separate fighting dogs. Dogs experiencing extreme fear,…
